| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 12, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | July 12, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/things-to-do/2026/07/12/my-block-my-hood-my-city-downtown-day-teen-takeovers |
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In Chicago, [ Downtown Day ][1] allows teens to feel welcome, safe and seen in
the city, but many say they wish that was the case year-round.
They expressed that opinion on Saturday at the annual event, which brings more
than 1,000 young people from the South and West Sides into the city for
worksh...